In association with the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM), we present the highly anticipated and informative webinar!

General Information:

• Date: 12 November, 2024
• Time: 4 - 5 PM GMT
• Registration Link: HERE (This is a FREE webinar!)
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Topic: Maximize Mine Profitability with a Safe, Sustainable and Flexible Design Strategy
• Summary: Generating mine plans quickly and efficiently has always been a key target of mine planner around the world but today with even more key indicators to monitor and constraints to take in to account how can we be sure that we have created the optimal plan? It’s easy to get lost and focus on a single parameter, using this as a proxy for total value of the project, in the past there was an intense focus on NPV as the single metric for optimization and while this is a very useful measurement it’s not the only one that determines a successful plan. 

Working with a number of clients we have sought to bring together capabilities to generate not just a single optimal plan but instead a wide selection of scenarios where we vary a range of parameters to discover not just which factors individually drive an optimal plan but also how they interact with each other. This elevates the level of understanding of a project and allows the mine planner to state with confidence what trade offs are available to drive the objects of the operation. In this webinar we will show the concepts of multi-parameter analysis, how to vary and control the inputs needed and how cutting-edge algorithms are allowing us to achieve more than ever before without sacrificing our traditional approach to life of mine optimisation. 

Our case study will focus on how a mining company were able to extract superior NPV from their existing operating pit by analyzing factors such as mining direction, phases generation, commodity price volatility, equipment utilization and more while generating plans that were robust to the market forces that surround us. On top of that we will also show the next steps of how we translate these plans into operational mine designs.

Meet the Presenters:

Glenn BARLOW - GEOVIA Industry Process Expert Director

Glenn is a Senior Geologist with more than 16 years of experience in the mining industry, covering metalliferous deposits, coal, and other stratified resources as well as industrial minerals, both surface and underground. Glenn’s extensive experience and knowledge have enabled him to assist and mentor clients across the globe using a range of GEOVIA software packages. Glenn’s capability within GEOVIA software, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of a range of commodities, enables him to customize training and mentoring sessions to suit the needs of the client and their resource. He has assisted and undertaken a range of projects from database auditing to resource estimations and grade control programs. He has also assisted in LOM schedules and optimizations and undertaken long-term client secondments. Due to the specific and unique challenges that face mining companies, Glenn has provided plans and outlines for successful implementations of GEOVIA software. He has advised on how to best streamline current operations and implement industry best practice procedures. In many cases, Glenn is able to script automated solutions.

Richard GAWTHORPE - Industry Process Specialist

Richard is a Mining Engineer with more than 35 years’ of experience in the global mining industry and has had exposure to a wide range of mineral deposits and operational mining sites throughout the world. Richard has been involved in the disciplines of open pit optimization, design, and scheduling since 1991 and has had exposure to feasibility studies, third-party reviews, and LOM strategic plans. Richard’s extensive experience in the arena of strategic mine planning, in both the project and operational areas, enables him to provide a detailed insight into the current requirements of the mining industry.

Who should attend and why?

Mine planners who want to understand how resource models can be turned into mine plans that reflect the complexities, strategic constraints, and KPIs of individual operators. Industry professionals who want to make more informed decisions about new mine plans and designs that can adapt to future changes should look to attend this webinar.

• Mine Management Team
• Mine Engineers
• Mine Planners
• Mine Operations Supervisors
• Staff and students in the faculties of Earth Sciences and Mine Engineering
• Government officials with the Departments of Energy and Natural Resources

There will be a live Q&A session after the presentation, and you are welcome to post questions for our presenters. 

This webinar is FREE for all to attend. 

About CIM:

CIM is Canada’s leading technical industry resource for the minerals, metals, materials and petroleum sectors. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge, facilitating innovation, celebrating excellence and promoting sustainable practices across the full spectrum of our industry. With over 10,000 members, 30 local and international branches, 11 societies and 11 committees, we are the premier source for industry professional development.

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